Aspiring Youth Worker – Mental Health Support – Guildford

Job title:

Aspiring Youth Worker – Mental Health Support – Guildford

Company

Academics

Job description

Aspiring Youth Worker – Mental Health Support – GuildfordYouth Worker – Learning Support Assistant – SEMH – GuildfordMental Health Support – the question:Would you like to work with young people who need additional support with their social, emotional mental health? Are you aspiring to be a youth worker or youth counsellor for young people?Youth Worker – Learning Support Assistant – SEMH – GuildfordMental Health Support – the opportunity:This is an outstanding opportunity for an individual with previous SEN experience OR a Graduate with a keen interest in this area of work. It is the perfect position for someone in search of hands on experience working with social, emotional mental health needs. If you’re looking for a career in youth work then this opportunity is not to be missed.The school is situated in Guildford and supports boys aged 10-19 who have a range of additional needs associated with social, emotional mental health challenges. It’s a small school that offers a restorative, therapeutic approach to education and behaviour management. As a learning support assistant you will be working in classes of 4-6 pupils with a staff to student ratio of 1:1. The school has recently been graded as ‘good’ in key categories such as leadership and management and behaviour.Youth Worker – Mental Health Support – Learning Support Assistant – SEMH – GuildfordWhat is involved:

• Providing assistance and supervision for students before, during and after lessons

• Assisting students to understand and participate in set tasks in an appropriate way

• Assisting with note taking and supporting literacy and numeracy

• Working with a class, a small group or individual learners

• Encouraging the development of appropriate social skills

• To ensure accurate individual student records are maintained

• Helping to build confidence and motivation

• Participating in team meetings and training programmes as an active member of a team

• Working with managers and employees to support the developing culture of the organisation

• Following regulations pertaining to safeguarding

What is required:

• An Undergraduate Degree (preferable) and/or previous SEN experience

• Good general education levels in English and Maths

• Knowledge, keen interest or understanding of the range of different types of learning and behavioural needs (SEMH, PRU)

• Ability to adapt to a various working environments and students with differing abilities and unpredictable behaviour

• A co-operative working style

• Good interpersonal and communication skills

• A caring attitude and a good listener

• Flexibility in terms of working patterns

Summary:

• Youth worker – SEN LSA – SEMH – Graduate Learner Support Assistant – Teaching Assistant

• £85 to £90 daily rate (5-day week)

• Special Educational Needs

Expected salary

£85 – 95 per day

Location

Guildford, Surrey

Job date

Fri, 16 Aug 2024 02:16:31 GMT

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